Reduced Fat Shepherd's Pie

Indulge in the comforting flavors of a classic shepherd’s pie with a lighter twist in this Reduced Fat Shepherd's Pie recipe. Made with lean ground turkey or chicken, tender vegetables, and a rich yet low-sodium broth, this dish offers all the hearty goodness without the guilt. Creamy mashed potatoes, enhanced with light sour cream and just a touch of reduced-fat cheddar cheese, provide the perfect golden topping. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this oven-baked delight is packed with flavor while trimming down on fat. Ready in just an hour, it’s an easy, wholesome dinner that's family-friendly and perfect for meal prep. Healthy comfort food never tasted so good!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 g lean ground turkey (or ground chicken)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 100 g frozen peas
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 240 ml low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 800 g potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 120 ml low-fat milk
• 2 tbsp light sour cream
• 50 g grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 0.5 tsp salt (for potatoes)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Place the peeled and cubed potatoes into a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 3

While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.

Step 5

Stir in the ground turkey (or chicken). Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through.

Step 6

Mix in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the low-sodium broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes to slightly reduce the liquid.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 9

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the pot. Add the low-fat milk, light sour cream, and a pinch of salt. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Step 10

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 11

Spread the mashed potatoes on top, smoothing them out with the back of a spoon to create an even layer.

Step 12

Sprinkle the grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the potatoes.

Step 13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Step 14

Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Reduced Fat Shepherd's Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2258.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1953.1

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 389.1mg	0%
Sodium 4776.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.6g	0%
Total Sugars 34.6g
Protein 141.5g	0%

Vitamin D 61.1IU	0%
Calcium 916.5mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 6245.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.6%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 41.1%